Mark-10 Series 5 Digital Force Gauge User Manual
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1. 000 GIDI 24 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the correct password then press ENTER to continue If the incorrect password has been entered the display will appear as follows INCORRECT PASSWORD Reset password Request code XXXX Press ENTER or ESC To re enter the password press ESC to exit to the home screen Then access the desired function and enter the password again when prompted If the password has been misplaced it can be reset Press ENTER to generate a request code The request code must be supplied to Mark 10 or a distributor who will then provide a corresponding authorization code Enter the activation code to disable the password 12 OTHER SETTINGS 12 1 Automatic Shutoff The gauge may be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity Inactivity is defined as the absence of any key presses or load changes of 100 counts or less To access these settings select Automatic Shutoff from the menu The display will appear as follows AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF Disabled Enabled Set Minutes 5 Select Disabled to disable automatic shutoff Select Enabled to enable it The length of time of inactivity is programmed in minutes via the Set Minutes parameter Available settings 5 30 in 5 minute increments 12 2 Backlight Although the backlight may be turned on and off at any time by pressing the BACKLIGHT key there are several ava2. 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 lt is recommended to keep the current reading filter at its lowest value for best performance and the displaved reading filter at its highest value for best stabilitv GIDIEN ii Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 7 SET POINTS 7 1 General Information Set points are useful for tolerance checking pass fail OUT ji triggering an external device such as a motorized test BSS138 _ Stand or alarm indication in process control applications lt 12 SAME LOAD Two limits high and low are specified and stored in the IL 13 AS ABOVE non volatile memorv of the instrument and the primarv be reading is compared to these limits The results of the _ comparisons are indicated through the three outputs provided on the 15 pin connector thus providing under in range and over signaling These outputs can be wv connected to indicators buzzers or relays as required for the application GAUGE USER SUPPLIED 7 2 Configuration To configure set points select Set Points from the menu The screen will appear as follows SET POINTS Upper Disabled j Upper Enabled iM Lower Disabled Lower Enabled a 3 900 Either one two or none of the set points may be enabled To toggle between the tension and compression directions press the DIRECTION key If two set points have been enabled they are displayed in the upper left cor
3. external trigger passwords key tones audio alarms backlight calibration Safe overload 150 of full scale display shows OVER at 110 and above M5 012 M5 100 1 0 Ib 0 45 kg Weight gauge only ght gauge only 175 200 M5 500 1 2 Ib 0 54 kg Carrying case chisel cone V groove hook flat extension rod AC adapter battery USB Included accessories cable resource CD USB driver MESURgauge DEMO software and user s guide NIST traceable certificate of calibration with data 3 years see individual statement for further details Configurable settings GIDIEN Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 13 2 Factory Settings p Parametri Being Set points ee Disabled defaults to 80 of full scale when enabled Disabled defaults to 40 of full scale when enabled TM nt Delay Trigger Force JO S Averaging Time JO S DATA Key SerialUSB o Beeps o Initial Settings o ooo GIDIEN EJ Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 13 3 Capacity Resolution amp Load Cell Deflection Capacity Load Cell Deflection mm _ 500 o coos aor aco Io 00051015 mso 05 4 fiw JI mo coms oo aca come a2 Ol w2 2 ja 1 fino os am oom or om mss s je 25 20 jam am Tame s Joos 0 010 0 25 0 010 0 25 www 10 s sms oar oc oon i om Fomonzs wa a zo 10 mola Tamas a oor 2 om Toona ea so eo a
4. Statistics Output Data amp Stats Clear All Data 8 1 View Data All the saved data points may be viewed The record number is displayed along with the corresponding value and presenily set unit of measurement Any readings may be deleted individually To do so scroll to the desired reading and press DELETE The letter D will appear to the left of the record number indicating that the gauge is in Delete mode as follows 0001 2 458 IbF 0002 2 224 IbF 0003 2 446 IbF 0004 1 890 IbF D eles 2 098 IbF 0006 1 998 IbF 0007 2 042 IbF Press ENTER to delete the value To exit Delete mode press DELETE again Any number of readings may be individually deleted however all readings may also be cleared simultaneously Refer to the Clear All Data section for details 8 2 Statistics Statistical calculations are performed for the saved values Calculations include number of readings minimum maximum mean and standard deviation 8 3 Output Data Press ENTER to output data to an external device The display will show SENDING DATA then DATA SENT If there was a problem with communication the display will show DATA NOT SENT 8 4 Output Statistics Press ENTER to output statistics to an external device The display will show SENDING STATS then STATS SENT If there was a problem with communication the display will show STATS NOT SENT 8 5 Output Data amp Stats Press ENTER to output da
5. The first field shows the firmware version the last field shows the remaining battery power BO full charge B3 minimum power All other fields show the status of settings and features using the same abbreviations as the commands to set them Any detected errors are reported back by means of the following error codes 10 Illegal command 11 Not applicable 12 Invalid specifier 22 Value too large 10 CALIBRATION 10 1 Initial Physical Setup The gauge should be mounted vertically to a test stand or fixture rugged enough to withstand a load equal to the full capacity of the instrument Certified deadweights or master load cells should be used along with appropriate mounting brackets and fixtures Caution should be taken while handling such equipment 10 2 Calibration Procedure 1 Select Calibration from the menu The display will appear as follows CALIBRATION To invert the display press the DIRECTION button THEN PRESS ENTER 2 Press DIRECTION to invert the display if desired ENTER to continue The display will appear as follows DIAGICU EG 19 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide CALIBRATION ENTER CAL POINTS 1 TO 10 COMPRESSION TENSION 5 The gauge can be calibrated at up to 10 points in each direction Enter the number of calibration points for each direction compression and tension At least one point must be selected for each direction Note To achieve the accuracy specificati
6. by pressing DATA or by sending the appropriate ASCII command from an GIDIEN 15 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide external device see Command Set sub section for details The icon will become animated signaling that automatic output is occurring Press DATA again to end the data transmission 9 4 Mitutoyo BCD settings This output is useful for connection to data collectors printers multiplexers or any other device capable of accepting Mitutoyo BCD data Individual data points may be transmitted by pressing DATA or by requesting it from the Mitutoyo communication device if available To enable Mitutoyo output select the desired format either with polarity or without polarity The screen appears as follows MITUTOYO BCD DEE Ena w o Polarity Ena w Polarity 9 5 Analog Output This output can be used for chart recorders oscilloscopes data acquisition systems or any other compatible devices with analog inputs The output produces 1 volt at full scale of the instrument The polarity of the signal is positive for compression and negative for tension 9 6 DATA Key Functions The DATA key can be configured to perform several functions To configure the DATA key select DATA Key from the menu The display will appear as follows DATA KEY WAR S232 USB Output Mitutovo Output Memorv Storage Three options are available Function when pressing DATA Selection RS232 USB Output Outputs data via the seri
7. previous point GIDIEN 23 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 11 PASSWORDS Two separate passwords may be set to control access to the Calibration section and to the menu and other keys To access the passwords setup screen select Passwords from the menu The display will appear as follows PASSWORDS Calibration Menu Key Units Key Mode Key Zero Key Data Key 11 1 Calibration Password Select Calibration from the sub menu The display will appear as follows CALIBRATION PASSWORD Disabled Enabled Set Password 0000 9999 5000 To set the password select Enabled then Set Password Use the UP and DOWN keys to increment and decrement the value from 0 to 9999 When the desired value has been selected press ENTER then ESC to exit the sub menu 11 2 Menu Key Password If enabled every time the MENU key is selected a password must be provided Select Menu Key from the sub menu Follow the same procedure as described in section 10 1 11 3 Locking Out Other Keys Other keys may be locked out individually Select any combination of keys UNITS MODE ZERO DATA by pressing ENTER in the Passwords sub menu Pressing a locked key will prompt the message KEY PROTECTED and then revert to the previous screen 11 4 Password Prompts If passwords have been enabled the following will be displayed when pressing the MENU key or accessing the Calibration section ENTER PASSWORD 0000 9999
8. you want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Select Install the software automatically Recommended then click Next 7 The next screen appears as follows Hardware Installation The software vou are installing for this hardware HMark 10 USB Device haz not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows sP Tell me why this testing i important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway Click Continue Anyway 8 The next and final screen appears as follows Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for F Mark 10 USB Device Click Finish to close the wizard DOAGERBEE KI Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Click Finish The Mark 10 USB device is now installed and ready to use The COM port number assigned by Windows may be identified in Device Manager or in the communication application being used such as MESURgauge or HyperTerminal 9 2 Serial USB To set up RS 232 and USB communication select Serial USB Settings from the me
9. 2K_ XP S2K3 Vista Windows 7 Windows 7 2 Execute the installer application Mark 10USBInstaller exe by double clicking it When the program launches one of the following windows will appear depending on the operating system oh Mark 10 USB Device Driver Installer a Mark 10 USB Device Driver Installer Mark 10 Corporation A Mark 10 Corporation Mark 10 USB Device Mark 10 USB Device Installation Location Driver Version 5 4 24 Installation Location Driver Version 5 4 24 C Program Files Mark 10 USB Driver Windows 2K XP 52K3 Vista C Program Files Mark 10 USB Driver Windows 7 Change Install Location f Change Install Location Click Install 3 The next screen appears as follows GIDIEN 12 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Software Installation A The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows xP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Click Continue Anyway 4 After installation completes the following screen may appear in non Windows 7 operating systems System Setti
10. K HE Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 1 OVERVIEW 1 1 List of included items a M5 500 Description Carrying Cds i fens leos Jem chi 71 G1028 1038 _ G10385 Hook 0 1 INA G1039_ G1037 Coupling 000 ents of earan 1 09 1165 S USB cable 1 Resource CD USB driver MESURgauge DEMO User s Guide 1 2 Safety Proper Usage Caution Note the force gauge s capacity before use and ensure that the capacity is not exceeded Producing a force greater than 150 of the gauge s capacity can damage the internal load cell An overload can occur whether the gauge is powered on or off Typical materials able to be tested include many manufactured items such as springs electronic components fasteners caps films mechanical assemblies and many others Items that should not be used with the gauge include potentially flammable substances or products items that can shatter in an unsafe manner and any other components that can present an exceedingly hazardous situation when acted upon by a force The following safety checks and procedures should be performed before and during operation 1 Never operate the gauge if there is any visible damage to the AC adapter or the gauge itself 2 Ensure that the gauge is kept away from water or any other electrically conductive liquids at all times 3 The gauge should be serviced by a trained technician only AC power must be disconnected and the gauge must be p
11. RO Average mode is now armed and the averaging sequence will commence when the trigger force has occurred The current status of the average sequence is displayed below the primary reading as follows Step Status Abbreviation TRIG WAIT The trigger force has not yet occurred INIT DLY The initial delay is currently taking place averaging has been completed primary reading At the completion of the averaging sequence the peak values are retained until ZERO is pressed Another averaging sequence may be started after ZERO has been pressed To exit Average mode press MODE and select the desired measuring mode 5 5 External Trigger ET This mode of operation is useful for measuring electrical contact activation force as well as synchronization of multiple instruments for a snapshot view of applied forces It is possible to capture the reading with a normally open contact high to low transition of the trigger signal or a normally closed contact low to high transition Before the parameters of External Trigger Mode can be configured it must be enabled To do so enter the main menu select External Trigger scroll to one of the four available options and press ENTER The options are as follows GIDIEN E Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide EXTERNAL TRIGGER IBiffelejleje Momentary Hi gt Lo Momentary Lo gt Hi Maintained High Maintained Low Option Deacriplion N Momentary High gt Low The displa
12. Serial connector Caution Do not use chargers or batteries other than specified or instrument damage may occur If the AC adapter is plugged in a corresponding icon appears in the lower left corner of the display as follows If the AC adapter is not plugged in battery power drainage is denoted in a three step process 1 When battery life is greater than 30 no indicator is present 2 When battery life drops to approximately 30 an indicator appears as follows MCLE 3 When battery life drops to approximately 10 the indicator will appear as follows 4 When battery life drops to approximately 2 the indicator from step 2 will be flashing Several minutes after timing depends on usage and whether the backlight is turned on or off a message will appear BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW POWERING OFF A 4 tone audio indicator will sound and the gauge will power off The gauge can be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity Refer to the Other Settings section for details If battery replacement is necessary the battery may be accessed by separating the two halves of the gauge Refer to the Mechanical Setup section for details GIDIEN E Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 3 MECHANICAL SETUP 3 1 Loading shaft orientation In order to accommodate a variety of testing requirements the orientation of the loading shaft may be set up in either of the two positions shown below In order
13. Series 5 DIGITAL FORCE GAUGES User s Guide MIAIRIK 11 0 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Thank you Thank you for purchasing a Mark 10 Series 5 digital force gauge designed for tension and compression force testing applications from 0 12 lb to 500 Ib 0 5 N to 2 500 N full scale The Series 5 is an essential component of a force testing system typically also comprising a test stand grips and data collection software With proper usage we are confident that you will get many years of great service with this product Mark 10 force gauges are ruggedly built for many years of service in laboratory and industrial environments This User s Guide provides setup safety and operation instructions Dimensions and specifications are also provided For additional information or answers to your questions please do not hesitate to contact us Our technical support and engineering teams are eager to assist you Before use each person who is to use the Series 5 force gauge should be fully trained in appropriate operation and safety procedures TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW 2 POWER neuere 3 MECHANICAL SETUP 4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS 5 OPERATING MODES en 7 DIGITAL FILTERS eee 9 SET POINTS asesan sen 10 DATA MEMORY AND STATISTICS 11 COMMUNICATIONS en 12 CALIBRATION i i e en 19 PASSWORDS au ae 24 OTHER SETTINGS une en 25 SPECIFICATIONS use 27 MIAIRI
14. The primary reading corresponds to the live measured reading 5 2 Peak Compression PC The primary reading corresponds to the peak compression reading observed If the actual force decreases from the peak value the peak will still be retained in the primary reading area of the display Pressing ZERO will reset the value 5 3 Peak Tension PT Same as Peak Compression but for tension readings 5 4 Average Mode AVG Average mode is used to obtain an average force reading over a specified period of time Applications include measurement of peel force muscle strength frictional force and other tests requiring time averaged readings Before the parameters of Average Mode can be configured it must be enabled To do so select Average Mode from the menu scroll to Enable and press ENTER The display appears as follows GIDIEN Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide AVERAGE MODE Disabled Enabled Settings Then scroll to Settings and press ENTER to configure the parameters The parameters are as follows AVERAGE MODE SETTINGS Initial Dela 0 0 Averaging Time Trigger Force 1 200 Trigger Force The minimum force required to start the averaging sequence Toggle between lnii compression and tension directions by pressing the DIRECTION key Initial delay follows the trigger force After the parameters have been configured and the menu has been exited press MODE until AVG is displayed Then press ZE
15. al and USB ports Mitutoyo Output Outputs data via Mitutoyo Digimatic through the serial port Memory Storage Stores a reading to memory refer to the Memory section for details Any combination of the above functions may be selected GIDIEN 16 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 9 7 VO Connector Pin Diagram female 9 43 2 1 eas ear a DB 9HD 15 Pin No Description m 2 Input Output __ a SignalGround J 2 Tension Overload Output 3 RS 232 Receive Input 4 RS 232 Transmit Output 5 H2V DE Output 6 Analog Output Output J Mitutoyo Clock Output Output Bit 2 Piers m Output Bit 0 Input Bit 3 Under Set Point Over Set Point Within Set Point Input OO 15 Mitutoyo Ready Output Output Bit 1 9 3 Command Set Gauge Control Language 2 GCL2 Series 5 force gauges may be controlled by an external device through the RS 232 or USB channel The following is a list of supported commands and their explanations All commands must be terminated with a Carriage Return character or with a Carriage Return Line Feed combination The gauge responses are always terminated with a Carriage Return Line Feed Request Readings Request the displayed reading dependant on operating mode C Request the current real time reading PT Request the peak tension reading PC Request the peak compression reading ET Request the reading obtained during the External trigger m
16. ear as follows CALIBRATION COMPRESSION COMPLETE REVERSE DIRECTION FOR TENSION Attach necessary weight fixtures THEN PRESS ENTER Press ENTER The display will appear as follows CALIBRATION To invert the display press the DIRECTION button THEN PRESS ENTER Reverse the orientation of the load cell shaft by rotating the gauge 180 degrees Press DIRECTION to invert the display Then attach weight fixtures The following screens will step through the same procedure as with the compression direction Proceed in the same manner Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 13 At the completion of the tension calibration the display will appear as follows CALIBRATION COMPLETE SAVE amp EXIT EXIT W O SAVING To save the calibration information select SAVE amp EXIT To exit without saving the data select EXIT W O SAVING 14 Any errors are reported by the following screens CALIBRATION Units must be gF PLEASE TRY AGAIN PRESS ENTER Displayed at the start of calibration if a disallowed unit is selected LOAD NOT STABLE PLEASE TRY AGAIN Ensure that the load is not swinging oscillating or vibrating in any manner Then try again CALIBRATION COMPRESSION LOAD TOO LOW PLEASE TRY AGAIN The calibration weight does not match the set value CALIBRATION TENSION LOAD TOO CLOSE TO PREVIOUS PLEASE TRY AGAIN The entered calibration point is too close to the
17. gh the items The current selection is denoted with clear text over a dark background Press ENTER to select a menu item then use UP and DOWN again to scroll through the sub menus Press ENTER again to select the sub menu item For parameters that may be either selected or deselected press ENTER to toggle between selecting and deselecting An asterisk to the left of the parameter label is used to indicate when the parameter has been selected For parameters requiring the input of a numerical value use the UP and DOWN keys to increment or decrement the value Press and hold either key to auto increment at a gradually increasing rate When the desired value has been reached press ENTER to save the change and revert back to the sub menu item or press ESCAPE to revert back to the sub menu item without saving Press ESCAPE to revert one step back in the menu hierarchy until back into normal operating mode Refer to the following sections for details about setting up particular functions and parameters 5 OPERATING MODES Caution In any operating mode if the capacity of the instrument has been exceeded by more than 110 the display will show OVER to indicate an overload A continuous audible tone will be sounded until the MENU key has been pressed or the load has been reduced to a safe level Five operating modes are possible with Series 5 gauges To cycle between the modes press MODE while in the home screen 5 1 Real time RT
18. ilable initial settings applicable upon powering on the gauge To access these settings select Backlight from the menu The display will appear as follows BACKLIGHT Off On i Set Minutes 1 DOAGERBEEG A Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Select Off for the backlight to be off upon powering on the gauge Select On for the backlight to be on upon powering on the gauge Select Auto for the backlight to be on upon powering gauge but will shut off after a period of inactivity as defined in the Automatic Shutoff sub section The length of time of inactivity is programmed in minutes via the Set Minutes parameter Available settings 7 70 in 1 minute increments 12 3 LCD Contrast The contrast of the display may be adjusted Select LCD Contrast from the menu The screen will appear as follows LCD CONTRAST Set Contrast 15 Press ENTER to modify the contrast Select a value from 0 to 25 25 producing the most contrast Higher contrast ratios will deplete battery power more quickly 12 4 Beeps Audible tones can be enabled for all key presses and alerts such as overload set point value reached etc The Set Point alert can be configured to be either a momentary tone or a continuous tone until the load is restored to a value between the set points To configure the functions for which audible tones will apply select Beeps from the menu The screen will appear as follows Keys Alerts Set Points Momenta
19. is positioned to ensure axial load with respect to the loading shaft of the force gauge When using a grip ensure that it secures the sample in such a way that it is prevented from slipping out during a test preventing a potential safety risk to the 0 125 3 2 GAUGE MOUNTING PLATE GIDI ES Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide operator and others in the vicinity If using a grip or fixture from a supplier other than Mark 10 ensure that it is constructed of suitably rugged materials and components Do not use jam nuts or tools to tighten grips or attachments onto the shaft Finger tighten only Anti rotation mounting adapters are available 4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS 4 1 Home Screen H 6 4253 oP PK 776 4 4 2 HE z di d PU IDF Description Measurement direction ah indicates a compression push direction indicates a tension pull direction These indicators are used throughout the display and menu The maximum measured compression and tension readings These readings are reset by pressing ZERO or by powering the gauge off and on N Primary reading The current displayed force reading See Operating Modes section for details Load bar Analog indicator to help identify when an overload condition is imminent The bar increases either to the right or to the left from the midpoint of the graph Increasing to the right indicates compression load increasing to the left indicates tensi
20. ith legacy gauges Mitutoyo Communication MIT MITD POL NPOL PM Averaging A AD AM ATn DELn TRFn Enable Mitutoyo output Disable Mitutoyo output Mitutoyo output with polarity for compression for tension Mitutoyo output without polarity absolute value Print send data to a Mitutoyo compatible device Enable Average mode Disable Average mode Select Average mode if enabled for primary reading Average time n 0 1 300 0 seconds Initial delay n 0 1 300 0 seconds Trigger force n value for compression for tension External Trigger ETE MIAIRIK HE Enable edge triggered External trigger mode Enable level triggered External trigger mode Enable reading captured on a high to low transition Enable reading captured on a low to high transition Disable External trigger mode Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Input Output Bits sn Set output bit open drain pull to ground n 0 1 2 Cn Clear output bit n 0 1 2 Rn Read current status of output bit or level of input pin n 0 1 2 3 Personality RN Read product name RM Read model number RV Read firmware version number RS Read serial number Other Commands AOFFn Auto shutoff n 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 minutes O always on SAVE Save current settings in nonvolatile memory LIST List current settings and status Following is an example LIST output V1 00 LBF CUR FLTC8 FLTP1 AOUT0O0 AOFF5 FULL MIT POL BO All fields are separated by
21. mo 20 om a2 joos Is Jos amo sw um ao so samo Tam om os om Im jo cmos esn am fim jmil ow ji om jo omm cmon ean sm Tama Tana or 2 oo os joa amon ss 05 s 25 2m omm oo Tue coms pas fomoz S zu 13 4 Dimensions 0 40 10 2 0 42 10 7 dins THREAD 10 2 HEX l 0 86 L 8 li CT 0 40 Series 5 2 25 57 2 5 88 149 4 4 50 114 3 20 188 4 8 Thread M5 012 M5 100 10 32 M5 200 M5 500 5 16 18 11 32 GIDI EJ Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide NOTES GIDIEN EJ M a AGE GG Sy Mark 10 Corporation has been an innovator in the force and torque measurement fields since 1979 We strive to achieve 100 customer satisfaction through excellence in product design manufacturing and customer support In addition to our standard line of products we can provide modifications and custom designs for OEM applications Our engineering team is eager to satisfy any special requirements Please contact us for further information or suggestions for improvement MIAIRIK 11 0 We make a measurable difference in force and torque measurement Mark 10 Corporation 11 Dixon Avenue Copiague NY 11726 USA 1 888 MARK TEN Tel 681 842 9200 Fax 631 842 9201 Internet www mark 10 com mail lt 32 1113 E mail info mark 10 com e
22. ner of the display If only one set point has been enabled the word OFF will appear in place of the value If no set points have been enabled the upper left corner of the display will be blank When set points are enabled the following indicators are shown to the left of the primary reading LOAD NO GO HIGH A the displayed value is greater than the upper force limit NO GO HIGH mM the displayed value is between the limits GO w the displayed value is less than the lower force limit NO GO LOW TIME Note Set point indicators and outputs reference the displayed reading not necessarily the current live load GIDIEN KU Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 8 DATA MEMORY AND STATISTICS Series 5 gauges have storage capacity of 1 000 data points Readings may be stored viewed and output to an external device Individual or all data points may be deleted Statistics are calculated for the data presently in memory To enable memory storage select DATA Key from the menu then scroll to Memory Storage and press ENTER Then exit the menu In the home screen the data record number 0000 will appear below the primary reading Press DATA at any time to save the displayed reading The record number will increment each time DATA is pressed To view edit and output stored readings and statistics select Memory from the menu The screen appears as follows MEMORY View Statistics Output Data Output
23. ngs Change You must restart your computer before the new settings mill take effect Do vou wank ta restart your computer now Restart the computer before connecting a Mark 10 USB device 5 After Windows as restarted plug in the device The following will occur Windows 7 Operating Systems When the Mark 10 USB device has been plugged into a USB port the driver will automatically be found When the driver installation is complete a message will appear as follows The MARK 10 USB DEVICE driver is now installed and ready to use Non Windows 7 Operating Systems When the Mark 10 USB device has been plugged into a USB port the following screen appears Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with pour permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only C Yes now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue Select No not this time then click Next 6 The next screen appears as follows GIDIEN 13 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Mark 10 USB Device C If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do
24. nu The screen appears as follows SERIAL USB SETTINGS wR S232 Selected USB Selected Baud Rate Data Format Auto Output Select either RS 232 or USB input output is always simultaneous through both the USB and RS 232 ports Then configure the baud rate data format and automatic output as required for the application Default values are as follows Baud Rate 9 600 Data Format Numeric units Auto Output Disabled Other communication settings are permanently set to the following Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Paritv None Individual data points may be transmitted by pressing DATA or by requesting the appropriate ASCII command from an external device see Command Set sub section for details 9 3 Automatic Output The gauge has the ability to output data continuously via RS 232 or USB To enable automatic output select Auto Output from the Serial USB Settings sub menu The screen appears as follows AUTO OUTPUT Disabled Enabled Outputs per Sec 10 Select Enabled to activate automatic output The number of outputs per second can be set to 1 2 5 10 25 50 125 or 250 The capabilities of the receiving device should be considered when selecting the data output rate After the settings have been saved revert to the home screen An icon will appear in the lower left corner of the display as follows FFF This indicates that automatic data output has been armed Automatic output of data may be initiated
25. ode 2A Request the average reading obtained during the Average mode Units LB Switch units to pound force OZ Switch units to ounce force KG Switch units to kilogram force G Switch units to gram force N Switch units to Newtons MN Switch units to Milli Newtons KN Switch units to Kilo Newtons GIDIEN Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Basic Functions CUR PT PC CLR Z Filters FLTCn FLTPn Current mode real time mode for primary reading Peak Tension mode for primary reading Peak Compression mode for primary reading Clear peaks Zero display and perform the CLR function Digital filter for displayed readings n 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 Digital filter for peak readings n 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 Memory amp Statistics MEM STA Set Points SPHD SPLD SPHn SPLn Transmit all stored readings Transmit statistics Disable high set point Disable low set point High set point n value for compression for tension Low set point n value for compression for tension Note High set point value must be greater than low set point value if both values are set to the same polarity USB RS 232 Communication FULL NUM AOUTn USB RS 232 transmission with units USB RS 232 transmission without units only numeric values Auto transmit n times per second n 1 2 5 10 25 50 125 250 O disabled Note n 1 yields 50 times per second This is provided for backward compatibility w
26. ollows indicators A the displayed value is greater than the upper force limit B _ the displayed value is between the limits the displayed value is less than the lower force limit The programmed force limits Typically used for pass fail type testing 1 2 or no indicators may be present depending on the configuration shown in the Set Points menu item 4 2 Controls i mad monayneae Label Primary Function Label Secondary Function Powers the gauge on and off Press Various uses as described in the briefly to power on press and hold following sections to power off Active only when the home screen is displayed Zeroes the primary reading and Navigates up through the menu and peaks UP sub menus Se the menu hierarchy aa kia modes DOWN and sub menus Stores a value to memory transmits DELETE Enables and disables Delete mode the current reading to an external while viewing stored data device and or initiates automatic data output depending on setup Toggles between measurement DIRECTION Reverses the display during units calibration and toggles between tension and compression directions while configuring set points and other menu items GIDIEN E Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 4 3 Menu navigation basics Most of the gauge s various functions and parameters are configured through the main menu To access the menu press MENU Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll throu
27. on load If set points are enabled triangular markers are displayed for visual convenience This indicator reflects the actual load which may not correspond to the primary reading depends on operating mode The ZERO key does not reset the load bar See Operating Modes section for details The current measurement unit Abbreviations are as follows IbF Pound force ozF Ounce force kgF Kilogram force gF Gram force GIDIEN is Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide KN Kilonewton mN Millinewton Note not all gauge capacities measure in all the above units Refer to the capacity resolution table in the Specifications section for details The current measurement mode Abbreviations are as follows RT Real Time PC Peak Compression PT Peak Tension A Average Mode ET External Trigger Mode See Operating Modes section for details about each of these modes data points Memory Storage is enabled for the DATA key kal l Either the AC adapter icon battery icon or no icon will be shown depending adapter indicator on power conditions Refer to the Power section for details Automatic data lf Auto Output has been enabled under Serial USB Settings this indicator output indicator is displayed When automatic data output is occurring the icon becomes animated See Communications section for details High low limit Correspond to the programmed set points Indicator definitions are as f
28. on of 0 1 it is recommended to calibrate the gauge at 5 or more even increments in both the tension and compression directions For example a gauge with capacity of 10 IbF should be calibrated at 2 4 6 8 and 10 Ib loads in each direction 3 To escape the Calibration menu at any time press ESCAPE The display will appear as follows CALIBRATION NOT COMPLETE CANCEL EXIT W O SAVING Selecting CANCEL will revert back to the Calibration setup Selecting EXIT W O SAVING will return to the menu without saving changes 4 After the number of calibration points has been entered press ENTER The display will appear as follows CALIBRATION OFFSET Place force gauge horizontal THEN PRESS ZERO 5 Place the force gauge horizontally on a level surface free from vibration then press ZERO The gauge will calculate offsets and the display will appear as follows CALIBRATION OFFSET Please wait GIDIEN EJ Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide CALIBRATION OFFSET CALIBRATION OFFSET Sen Offset Adj Passed Sen Offset Adj Failed Ana Offset Adj Passed Ana Offset Adj Failed If failed 6 The following screen appears after the offsets have been calculated MIAIRIK HE CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Attach necessary weight fixtures THEN PRESS ENTER Attach weight fixtures brackets hooks etc as required Do not yet attach any weights or apply any calibration loads Then p
29. owered off before the housing is opened 4 Always consider the characteristics of the sample being tested before initiating a test A risk assessment should be carried out beforehand to ensure that all safety measures have been addressed and implemented 5 Wear eye and face protection when testing especially when testing brittle samples that have the potential to shatter under force Be aware of the dangers posed by potential energy that can accumulate in the sample during testing Extra bodily protection should be worn if a destructive failure of a test sample is possible GIDIEN fel Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 6 Incertain applications such as the testing of brittle samples that can shatter or other applications that could lead to a hazardous situation it is strongly recommended that a machine guarding system be employed to protect the operator and others in the vicinity from shards or debris 7 When the gauge is not in use ensure that the power is turned off 2 POWER The gauge is powered either by an 8 4V NiMH rechargeable battery or by an AC adapter Since these batteries are subject to self discharge it may be necessary to recharge the unit after a prolonged period of storage Plug the accompanying charger into the AC outlet and insert the charger plug into the receptacle on the gauge refer to the illustration below The battery will fully charge in approximately 8 hours USB connector Power input jack
30. ress ENTER The display will appear as follows CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Optionally exercise load cell a few times THEN PRESS ENTER Optionally exercise the load cell shaft several times at full scale if possible then press ENTER The display will appear as follows CALIBRATION COMPRESSION GAIN ADJUST APPLY FULL SCALE LOAD 10 000 LBF 20 THEN PRESS ENTER Apply a weight equal to the full scale of the instrument then press ENTER After displaying PLEASE WAIT the display will appear as follows CALIBRATION COMPRESSION ENSURE NO LOAD THEN PRESS ZERO Remove the load applied in Step 8 leave the fixtures in place then press ZERO Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 10 11 12 MIAIRIK HE The display will appear as follows CALIBRATION COMPRESSION APPLY LOAD 1 OF 5 ENTER LOAD 2 000 LBF THEN PRESS ENTER Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust the load value as required The load values default to even increments as indicated by the previously entered number of data points even increments are recommended for best results For example if a 50 IbF capacity gauge is calibrated and 5 data points were selected the load values will default to 10 20 30 40 and 50 Ib Apply the calibration load Then press ENTER Repeat the above step for the number of data points selected After all the compression calibration points have been completed the display will app
31. ry Continuous 12 5 Initial settings This section is used to configure the initial settings upon powering on the gauge The initial units of measurement and the primary reading measurement mode may be configured To access these settings select Initial Settings from the menu The screen will appear as follows INITIAL SETTINGS LBF Mode Real Time The default values are LBF and Real Time GIDIEN EJ Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 12 6 Information Welcome Screen The following screen is displayed at power up and can be accessed at any time by selecting Information from the menu Digital Force Gauge Model No M5 50 Serial No 1234567 Version 1 0 c Mark 10 Corp 13 SPECIFICATIONS 13 1 General 0 1 of full scale 1 digit Sampling rate 7 000 Hz AC or rechargeable battery Low battery indicator appears when battery level is low and BE E Backlight on up to 7 hours of continuous use Battery life l Backlight off up to 24 hours of continuous use USB RS 232 Fullv configurable up to 115 200 baud Includes Gauge Control Language 2 for full computer control Mitutovo Digimatic Serial BCD suitable for all Mitutovo SPC compatible devices Analog 1 VCD 0 25 of full scale at capacity General purpose Three open drain outputs one input Set points Three open drain lines Digital filters outputs automatic output via USB RS 232 automatic shutoff default settings averaging mode
32. ta and statistics to an external device The display will show SENDING GIDI 11 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide DATA then SENDING STATS then DATA SENT then STATS SENT If there was a problem with communication the display will show DATA NOT SENT and or STATS NOT SENT 8 6 Clear All Data Press ENTER to clear all data from the memory A prompt will be shown CLEAR ALL DATA Select Yes to clear all the data or No to return to the sub menu For output of data and or statistics RS 232 or USB output must be enabled Data formatting is lt CR gt lt LF gt following each value Units can be either included or excluded Output of data via the Mitutoyo output is possible however output of statistics is not Refer to the Communications section for details Note Data is not retained while the gauge is powered off 9 COMMUNICATIONS Communication with Series 5 force gauges is achieved through the micro USB or 15 pin serial ports located at the bottom of the instrument as shown in the illustration in the Power section 9 1 Installing the USB driver It is recommended that the USB driver be installed before physically connecting the gauge to the PC with a USB cable 1 Insert the Resource CD supplied with the gauge into the CD DVD drive in the computer Then navigate in Windows Explorer or My Computer to one of the following folders on the CD Windows 2000 through Vista Win_
33. to change the loading shaft orientation loosen the two captive screws on the back side of the housing separate the two housing halves rotate one half 180 degrees and reassemble Contact between the two halves is made by the spring pins and contact pads on the printed circuit boards Load cell shaft up Load cell shaft down 3 2 Mounting to a plate Although the gauge may be used by hand proper mounting is important if attached to a fixture or test stand The round steel insert with a hole in the back of the housing is provided to withstand the load during a test A mating dowel pin should be used see illustration below Mounting plates on Mark 10 test stands include a dowel pin and clearance holes for the four threaded holes located near the corners of the housing These holes are designed to accommodate screws in order to hold the gauge in place Mark 10 test stands include a set of thumb screws for gauge mounting The screws must not be used for load bearing purposes Failure to use a dowel pin properly can result in a hazardous situation GAUGE HOUSING BOTTOM HALF DOWEL PIN AN ii VLLLLLL ELE dd LL 00 187 ar jn 3 3 Mounting attachments to the gauge The force gauge s threaded loading shaft is designed to accommodate common grips and attachments with female mounting holes To mount a grip gentiv thread it onto the shaft Other mounting adapters are also available to prevent rotation Ensure that the grip or fixture
34. y will freeze the captured reading until ZERO is pressed Applies to a high to low transition of the trigger signal The display will freeze the captured reading until ZERO is pressed Applies to a low to high transition of the trigger signal is maintained is maintained After the selection has been made and the menu has been exited press MODE until ET is displayed External Trigger mode is now armed Refer to the pin diagram in the Communications section for connection information To exit External Trigger mode press MODE and select the desired measuring mode 6 DIGITAL FILTERS Digital filters are provided to help smooth out the readings in situations where there is mechanical interference in the work area or test sample These filters utilize the moving average technique in which consecutive readings are pushed through a buffer and the displayed reading is the average of the buffer contents By varying the length of the buffer a variable smoothing effect can be achieved The selection of 1 will disable the filter since the average of a single value is the value itself To access digital filter settings select Filters from the menu The display will appear as follows DIGITAL FILTERS 1 Fastest Current Reading 1 Displaved Reading 1 Two filters are available Current Reading Applies to the peak capture rate of the instrument Displaved Reading Applies to the primarv reading on the displav Available settings
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